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Msfayp
Apr 10, 2014, 12:34 AM
When determining capital gain on stock for taxes, is beginning date the date of my grandmother's death, (I received stock from her) or from the time she purchased those stocks. Also, same question concerning cost basis

ma0641
Apr 10, 2014, 01:38 AM
Date of death for both. How long you have owned the stock and your tax bracket determines the rate, it could be zero.

AK lawyer
Apr 10, 2014, 05:30 AM
Date of death for both. ...

Assuming OP inherited the stock, rather than received it before grandmother's death.